Eating Issues Test—Part 1: "My Feelings Related to Food and Eating"

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I feel a sense of accomplishment when my stomach growls as I go to sleep.
I’m afraid of being hungry.
I frequently feel anxious, guilty and/or ashamed when eating—or after eating—even when I eat what others would consider very little food.
I frequently feel anxious, guilty and/or ashamed when eating—or after eating—because I often end up overeating or bingeing.
Food is my friend.
Food is my greatest source of pleasure, and eating is the highlight of my day.
I fear going out of control and/or getting fat when I eat foods that I consider to be “bad.”
I’m afraid to eat foods that contain specific additives or preservatives.
I look down on others who don’t eat as healthfully as I do.
I experience fear, guilt, and/or self-loathing when I stray from my eating regimen.
I eat large amounts of foods at times, and feel I can’t control myself or stop.
When I am experiencing unpleasant feelings, I eat to try to distract myself or numb out.
When I binge on foods, I feel like I’m “zoned out” or in an altered state of mind.
When life is difficult, I restrict my eating so I can feel in control of something.
I use food to comfort myself when I’m stressed, sad, lonely, anxious, bored, etc.
I often eat specific foods or extra amounts to reward myself.
I only feel good about myself when I’m eating healthy foods.
Sometimes, when I’m angry with a person, I won’t eat; it’s my way of getting back at them.
Sometimes, when I’m angry with a person, I eat more; it’s my way of getting back at them.
My eating is so chaotic that the idea of eating in a healthy, balanced way overwhelms me. I wouldn’t even know where to begin.
I am tired of thinking about food, so much of the time.
I’m tired of thinking about diets and calories, so much of the time.
Even though I don’t let myself eat what I want to, I REALLY love to eat.